Not necessarily. However, you should be ready (mentally + physically + logistically) to put in consistent training for your personal goal. While this is a group program, coaching is fully individualized and I will meet you where you are!

With coaching, you get access to Training Peaks (basically an online training calendar platform where your coach (me) will put in detail what to do every day as it relates to your goal. General example: (M) rest, (T) strength @ TMP, (W) run, (TH) nordic ski and strength, (F) rest, (Sat and Sun) longer ski tours. On average, coaching clients engage in 4-6 days per week of movement, but of course, this is highly individualized to you. 

Within this process, a close connection is developed between coach and athlete. We look at you and your goal not just in terms of the physical, but holistically, taking into account everything from job and life stress, to environment, relationships, and support. As a coach, I’m assessing your training plan weekly and fine-tuning as needed to support you best. This requires open and consistent communication that flows both ways.

No! You do not need to race to gain something from coaching or learn more about training and nutrition. I will say, however, that coaching works best when you have a specific goal to work toward. While this could be a race, it could also be something like running the Bridger Ridge on your own, attempting a bike pack across Montana, completing a running loop in one of our local mountain ranges, or being able to complete a certain mileage by the end of the program.

First off, if you have a complicated relationship with food, know you are not alone. I hope to be able to work with you to heal your relationship. However, while nutrition counseling is completely one-on-one, there may be some food talk among group members. If you’re concerned, please reach out to me directly at colleen@mountainprojectmt.com so we can make sure that you’re in a good space to comfortably and safely participate.

During the initial assessment, we’ll go through a full dietary, social, physical and behavioral history, as well as any relevant clinical data (i.e. blood work, nutrient deficiencies, state of health, etc.). This is highly individualized and looks at YOU as the whole person. Additionally, we’ll look at your training load and schedule to help assess baseline dietary needs in order to support your active lifestyle. During our follow-ups, I’ll check in on any goals we’re working on, navigate barriers, cheer you on, and provide social and emotional support. 

*All sessions are done virtually through a secure telehealth portal.

This will be an online platform for members (and myself) to share pics from weekend romps, fueling ideas and homemade snacks, set up adventure dates, cheer each other on, share in the fun, and ask general questions that the whole group could benefit from. It is meant to be a way for us all to stay connected and provide support! (It should go without saying, but negative comments and judgment are super uncool here).

With these applications, I’m hoping to create a group of women with varied backgrounds and experience levels so that our community can grow in new ways and we can all learn from one another. 

A lot of time goes into the one-on-one relationship built between coach/dietitian and athlete/human. While I was overjoyed to have such a large amount of interest last time, applications far exceeded the number of spots available; I can only work with a limited number of individuals. 

First-come-first-serve can also become inequitable in terms of those who don’t have the financial means to immediately put down a large chunk of money.

We kindly ask that you think fully about joining and commit for the duration of the program. We will not issue refunds except for extenuating circumstances (i.e. family emergency, severe injury that prevents you from training, etc.) Please respect the time and effort going into this program.

I totally get it. If you are unsure about the cost but inspired to join, please express this in the interest form or reach out to me directly at colleen@mountainprojectmt.com

There will be two financial assistance rates of $275/month available.

Yes! The current plan is to have two Female Athlete Project cohorts per year - a summer trails cohort (April-September) and a winter ski cohort (October-March).